New Riddles.

Otago Witness, Issue 2209, 2 July 1896, Page 38

New Riddles.

8300. Riddle.—By Colonslie :— Twixt surprise and contempt A thousand insert. Then a town you will Eec If you are alert. S3Ol. Chakade —By J. M. C. K. :— O'er a beleaguered city A wintry wind blew cold, My first- was on the r&mpartt, For the foe was strong and bold, And had sworn " to t»ke that ci'y — There was both a will and way," And my second, without pity, Must be kept ere dawn of day. But the garrison were faithful, My whole was pac.6cd with care; And though the foe was bold nnd strong, He found no entrance there. 8302. Enigma.—By Theisites :— Two pronouns unite In order correct, What's used by the cook You then will detect. 8303. Diamond.—By Evelyn Howard :— 1. My first iv pie, but not in tprt. 2. The second pleases baby's heart. 3. Another word for Bkinned or peeled. 4. A root which grows in many a field. 5. Take care of me, and money save. 6. Wo all must sink into the grave. 7. My last in prince, but not in kaavft. 8304. Curtailment.—By Emjlyß. :—' If you curtail a FJandew town A Prussian one 'twill be, And if from that you cut the tail An English one you'll see. ■ 8305. Metagram.— By Beta H. :—' In a cup of tea sugar is first, I believe (Or salt in a bum of soup, for that matter); A man with a great lot of gas " you'll perceive Is second; just hearken now to hit loud chattel;